Explore the culinary traditions of New Mexico

New Mexico's culinary tradition relies heavily on chile. Visitors may find it peculiar that we add chile to virtually every meal, but it is a delicious complement to sweet and savory dishes. The piquant nuance distinguishes New Mexican food from our neighbors.

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Hatch Chile

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The Hatch Chile Store

The Hatch Chile Store supplies retail grocers, distributors, restaurants, and salsa and sauce manufacturers with millions of pounds of their world famous chile every year. All of their green chile is grown in the Hatch Valley of Southern NM and is certified by the Hatch Chile Association. Roasted, peeled, and frozen hatch green chile in 25lb boxes, sauces and salsas, red chile ristras, as well as red and green chile powders and pods.

Entrepreneurs in Española
In 1958, two boys, Lorenzo and Pedro Atencio, took advantage of their mom's exceptional culinary skills by generating cash during their summer breaks selling her tacos and tamales....